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Traditional reel mowers save on gas
Yesteryear's mower might help you go green and save some green at the same time.
Topeka woman will travel, courtesy Hyvee
Find out how answering her door brightened Pam Tregemba's day.
Family comes across horrible wonder on I-70
Over the holiday weekend, numerous tornadoes struck western Kansas. One of our 49 News viewers who asked to remain anonymous was driving along I-70 with his family when they came upon a very scary sight near Quinter.
Trying to explain a deadly tornado season
Dozens of tornadoes have dealt death and destruction to so many parts of the country this year. The National Weather Service says this is already the deadliest tornado season in America in ten years.
Lessons learned on flooded Wichita streets
People in Wichita are drying out tonight after rain led to flooding Tuesday morning. We've told you to never drive through water covering a road. And reporter Matt Mauro found people learning that lesson the hard way today.
Thieves try to steal chemical for meth
Shawnee County deputies arrested four people who they say tried to steal a dangerous chemical from a plant on Highway 24. It's the second robbery attempt at that plant in less than a week. Find out why the criminals were trying to steal the chemical and why one neighbor hopes the cases are connected.
Prep all-state honors in soccer handed out
Find out what young women caught the attention of the Kanas Soccer Coaches Association.
Mall blood drive draws life-savers by the dozens
Get the finals totals from a grateful Community Blood Center.
Local Civil Rights leader laid to rest
The last of the 13 plaintiffs in the Brown vs. Board case was laid to rest today. Find out what friends and family have to say about Zelma Henderson.
Crime is down and so is the Topeka Police force
A tight city budget is putting the squeeze on the Topeka Police Department. The department is being forced to leave some positions open instead of filing them. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why, even when crime is down, Topeka police say they need more officers.
Four arrested, accused of ammonia theft
Anhydrous ammonia is most often used in farming, but also has a more sinister use.
No, it's not The Drive, it's sports
It's baseball happenings in sports tonight. From the best to the worst in minor league action and who the Kansas City Royals face off against tonight, here's The Drive's Kevin Romary.
Mayor takes another look at city charter
When it comes to city government, are Topekans getting what they asked for? That's what the Mayor is asking tonight. He's asked the City Attorney to look into the legality of the current city charter, the list of the rules the city uses to govern.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Cooler for about a day
Cooler weather settles in for a day, but heat and humidity make a quick return.
Wealth transferring between generations in Kansas
Some counties in Kansas are working hard to try to attract or keep young people in their communities. The reason comes down to money, lots and lots of money.
Swim instructors look to close the ethnicity gap, prevent drownings
Swimming in the summertime isn't uncommon. But, knowing the proper way to swim is, and an alarming amount of minority children do not know how. CNN's Judy Fortin tells us about a program that's trying to reduce the number of drowning victims in the U.S.
USD 383 offers free summer meals
Find out where students of the USD 383 district can eat breakfast and/or lunch for free this summer. Plus, why the district is able to provide so many meals.
10 casino contracts move ahead
Sumner County applicant drops out of casino competition
The Kansas Lottery Commission met today to vote on contracts with developers seeking to become lottery gaming facility managers in South-central Kansas. Why one developer has dropped out. Plus, what advantage Kansas has in luring big casino companies.
Fuel prices send gasless lawnmowers flying off shelves
With gas prices going up, people are looking for ways to save money at the pump. That includes filling up their lawn mowers. Hardware stores took notice of how consumers are trying to save money.
Demand makes haggling for a hybrid difficult
According to AAA, the national average for regular unleaded gas is now $2.93 per gallon. The rising gas prices are influencing car buying decisions. And as CNN's Chris Lawrence discovered, high demand for smaller, fuel-efficient models is causing sticker shock, even for used cars.
K-State Ag Today: Easy soil test captures vital data
Farmers generally know how to test for soil composition, but soil aggregation is just as important. Find out why conventional tiling is not helping the cause.
Green school pockets a grand
Recycling efforts at Washburn Rural High School pay off big. Who helped the school win big.
Limelight slides off of Clinton, as Obama, McCain bicker over Iraq
On the campaign trail, President Bush headlines a trio of fundraisers for John McCain in Arizona today. McCain and his presumed Democratic rival Barack Obama attacked one another about Iraq. Why the two were center of attention, even though three presidential candidates remain in the race.
"Diary of the Dead" DVD gives second life to zombie thriller
49 Film Critic Keith Van Sickle reviews "Diary of the Dead," which came out on DVD today. Find out why he says this is one zombie movie you won't want to miss.
Rough weather hits Kansas, reports of 3 tornadoes, hail
Mother Nature will cooperate for the first time in awhile down in South-central Kansas. So, Kansans there can get a good picture of what damage three torandoes and large hail may have done.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Cooler with a few lingering storms
Lingering storm chances will be among us this afternoon. In addition to the wet weather, we're also talking about a temporary break from the heat.